However, AS report today that Los Merengues do not want to part with the 25-year-old, who signed a six-year renewal just last August.

It is reported that sources at the club have made clear that Di Maria, who was a summer 2011 signing to Madrid specifically requested by Jose Mourinho, does not have his future at the club linked to that of the Portuguese tactician, who is seen as on his way out.

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